--- title: "Join Our Martial Arts Community | Ashoka Martial Arts Academy" description: "Discover the family atmosphere at Ashoka Martial Arts Academy in Bengaluru. Join our Karate classes to build strength, discipline, and community." canonical: https://mytribe.in/ashokmartialarts/self-defense-weapons-training/more-than-a-dojo-our-community last_updated: 2025-09-02 --- # More Than a Dojo: Our Martial Arts Community Tribe Verified · Training 20+ students together in Bengaluru. By [Ashoka Martial Arts Academy](https://mytribe.in/ashokmartialarts) · Self-defense classes at Jnanakshki School Ground, RR Nagar · ₹1,200 per month per student (estimate) Part of [Self-Defense & Weapons Training](https://mytribe.in/ashokmartialarts/self-defense-weapons-training). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/ashokmartialarts/self-defense-weapons-training/gallery) We believe martial arts is about family, health, and growing together. From our intense training sessions to our joyful celebrations, we build strong minds and healthy bodies. ## Photos and videos - ![Our students gather with flowers to celebrate an achievement, holding up a poster to honor one of their own. We believe in lifting each other up.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/943e915a-989c-48a2-8145-0c31d058a60b) - [Video: It's not all serious training. Here, students show off their acrobatic skills and dance moves during a celebration, showing the joyful side of our community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b29574e5-f324-4f35-ada0-a450f0fbbf1c) - ![The whole group joins in for a celebration, with drums and dancing. These moments of shared joy are just as important as our training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd9b2e8b-7842-4e1c-a3c7-6f83e18d5bbc) - [Video: The sound of drums and happy faces during one of our community celebrations. We work hard, and we celebrate our successes together with high energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cfa80ddf-3cd0-49cf-b484-1c7944717cc2) - ![Everyone dancing together after a training session. This is the family atmosphere we have built, where everyone feels welcome and included.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61828038-7e4f-4cb5-a8eb-bce459dbc417) - [Video: After a tough training session, we gather to relax and share some healthy snacks. Here, I am talking with my students as they enjoy some fresh oranges.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f3ca0bb1-a4e5-47a0-82f9-70bb907d2d4b) - [Video: "Aarogyana kapadikolli" (take care of your health). We often share healthy fruits like apples with our students after class to reinforce the importance of good nutrition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8767e069-b115-4b47-98bc-042f27d1a0c2) - [Video: Handing out treats to the students. I remind them, "nidhanakke kandro" (slowly, dear), teaching them patience and respect even during exciting moments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50976f3b-f42e-4e09-af4c-1af642d827d4) - [Video: A group of our female students clapping and celebrating a peer's achievement. We foster a supportive environment where everyone encourages one another.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f61a8dd-48c7-4573-8577-c4dbef2d8a42) - [Video: A personal moment signing a student's uniform, a tradition to mark a special achievement or event. These small gestures build lasting bonds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62e70951-546a-4761-bb7c-4a939cdde943) - [Video: Speaking to my students after a belt ceremony. I take the time to offer words of encouragement and wisdom to each of them personally.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/72db0586-0cea-496d-8b21-da0d1817b281) - [Video: I am addressing the students alongside another senior instructor during an event. We lead as a team and show the students the importance of respect for all teachers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a07ce9b2-4dc7-4001-b7cf-67144f8ff87b) - [Video: We celebrate everything. Here, the community showers a student with flower petals to celebrate their success.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dbca9bac-6907-4301-8cf7-b23cfdbd1d4d) - [Video: The celebrations continue with dancing and fun. It is important to balance intense discipline with moments of pure joy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4442177c-b45f-4b5b-b2c1-a5c1f13dc823) - [Video: A happy group of students throwing their caps in the air in celebration. This is the spirit of our academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21b81d2d-fe52-4bb6-be98-8366d57d7ab8) - [Video: I am playing the drum and singing with my students during a celebration. Music and rhythm are a big part of our community gatherings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a7517538-15bb-49b9-96d9-9b3b2b45a642) - ![Students dancing and enjoying themselves during a party at the dojo.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5941594d-d88e-4add-9335-5b42b1720d37) - ![A student smiling while playing a drum during a celebration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/acf7025d-13ba-4309-863c-c83d80e32d01) - ![A group of young students gathered around, excited during a community event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/abc5db6e-3eb9-467c-894f-2aff291bc38e) - ![I am playing the drum, surrounded by my students. These are the moments that make us a family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a56b2c68-7a61-4488-909e-f687f5f59ec6) - [Video: Students and instructors celebrating together outdoors after a successful event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7ff983f7-ff35-4cc8-aa49-74a6c53b7dc8) - [Video: Our students enjoying a meal together after practice, and later dancing with the instructors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7f91e052-f2d3-4e0b-bfa4-79d0c1aba2a4) - [Video: A mix of fun and focus. One frame shows a precision drill, while others show us celebrating with drums.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ebdf889-f41f-48fd-b989-d7e402b993e5) - [Video: The community gathers at night, with some students eating and others dancing to the beat of the drums.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85ca5bde-2794-4308-a8aa-dafdfda02b6f) ## About More Than a Dojo: Our Community You will often see us sharing fresh fruit or celebrating birthdays right after a tough training session. When we say we are a family, we mean it. We train hard, and we celebrate our wins together with music, dancing, and support, because true martial arts is about looking out for one another. Beyond the dojo, our academy functions like a close-knit group where discipline meets genuine care. Whether we are conducting belt exams or practicing kumite, the atmosphere is grounded in respect and safety. I personally believe that 'aarogyana kapadikolli'—taking care of your health—is just as important as mastering a punch. We incorporate moments of joy, like our drum-heavy celebrations and shared healthy snacks, to ensure students stay motivated and connected. We train outdoors and in indoor halls, keeping our sessions rigorous yet accessible for everyone from young kids to adults. If you are looking for a place where you will be pushed to be your best while feeling completely supported, you have found the right spot. ## About Ashoka Martial Arts Academy I am Ashok Raju, and I run this academy because I want my students to be healthy and disciplined, but also happy. Whether we are training on school grounds in RR Nagar or playing drums to celebrate a belt promotion, I see my students as namma makkalu—our children. You are joining a place that cares about you, not just your fighting stance. 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